compassion
Translation
compassion, pity, sympathy
Examples
She showed great compassion for the poor.
She showed great compassion for the poor.
He felt a surge of compassion for the lost child.
He felt a surge of compassion for the lost child.
Grammar Patterns
compassion ((for sb./sth.)) - a feeling of sympathy for others. Have some compassion for the animals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sympathy, empathy, pity, kindness
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (with, together) + 'pati' (to suffer). Literally 'to suffer with' someone.
Memory Tips
Think 'com' (with) + 'passion' (strong feeling/suffering). It's feeling *with* someone who is suffering.